youth rowing Programs
WSRC Middle School Winter/SPRING Rowing
This program is for all Middle School aged athletes with or without experience!
Monday & Wednesday 5:45-7:15pm
Session 1: Nov. 11 - Dec. 18
Session 2: Jan. 6 - Feb. 12
Session 3: Feb. 17 - Mar. 26
Cost: $155
Saturday only 9-11am
Session 1: Nov. 16 - Dec. 21
Session 2: Jan. 11 - Feb. 15
Cost: $80
Please note, the website says the program is open to 7th and 8th graders, however 6th graders who are at least 11 years old are also welcome to join. If your child is too old for the middle school program, we do have high school programs as well!
WSRC Junior Rowing
Varsity Rowing
The varsity rowing team is a competitive team for athletes in high school with at least one full season of racing experience. Athletes will train both on and off the water and have opportunities to compete at various races at the local, state, and national level!
Novice Rowing
The Novice Rowing Team is a competitive team for athletes in high school wanting to try a new sport! Learn how to row and have the opportunity to compete at races!
Middle School Spring 2025 Practice Schedule:
A rowing program for athletes in 6th - 8th grade. Practices will be conducted both on land and rowing on the water.
Program Dates: Monday, March 31st - Sunday, May 18th
Program Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Price: $295
WSRC Varsity/novice Spring 2025 Practice Schedule:
Start Date: Monday, March 3, 2025.
Varsity Practice Schedule: Monday - Friday 4:45pm - 7:00 pm, Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am. Team will attend John Bennett Regatta, NYS Championships, South Niagara Invitational, Fontana All-High Regatta, and USRowing Youth Nationals (Pending qualification).
Novice Practice Schedule: Monday - Friday 4:45pm - 7:00pm
Price: $625
middle school rowing
during the summer
The West Side Rowing Club Middle School Program is open to athletes in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade who are interested in learning about rowing and exploring Buffalo’s waterfront.
The Middle School program is designed as a learn to row program rather than a competitive racing program.
during the school year
The West Side Rowing Club offers a summer rowing camp for ages 11-16. Crew Camp is a great way to try out the sport and see if it’s a good fit. It’s also a great opportunity to make friends and try something new!
junior rowing
The West Side Rowing Club High School Program is open to athletes in 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade who attend a high school that does not have it’s own rowing program.
The High School program is separated into a competitive Novice and Varsity team. Athletes will compete in Canada, and the North Eastern region of the U.S.
DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
During the Summer every junior athlete competes for the Club team, regardless of school affiliation. Teams are separated into aged based categories of U17 and U19 teams or competitive sculling.
Teams will compete at both U.S. and Canadian Regattas.